Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has launched a public competition to “name two giants”, the most significant specimens in its collection. One is a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that ranks among the five most complete ever found; the other is a 25-metre blue whale, the largest animal species known to have ever lived.
The two winning names will be displayed permanently alongside the specimens.
Pointing out that the names will be spoken by scientists, tourists, and school groups “for generations to come”, and featured in educational materials, the museum urges participants to be original and “think like a scientist, a storyteller and a historian”. Names that translate well across Arabic and English, and hold significance in both languages, “is strongly encouraged,” the museum said.
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How to apply
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Go to the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi website, and click on the “Name two giants. Your chance to make history” icon.
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Select “submit a name” for either the T.Rex, the Blue Whale, or both.
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Fill out the name, and the reasoning behind it.
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You will then have to fill out personal details, including name, number, email, nationality and others.
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Once this is done, you can submit the form.
Entries opened on October 5 and are set to close on October 25. There is no limit on the number of suggestions each participant can make.
Once entries close, a jury of experts from the museum, and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will assess the submissions. The winners will be revealed in November; each winner will receive a commemorative prize from the museum.
The campaign is open to everyone. Those under 18 years old will need the consent of their parent or legal guardian, according to the museum website.
Source: Khaleej Times
